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But after members of the public took the dog to a local café, a further investigation found that the owner was climbing the cliff whilst the dog was left at the top with food and water.

The owner climbed the cliff whilst the dog was at the top (Image: Torbay Coastguard)

Torbay Coastguard said the incident was a false alarm with good intent, and reminded the public what to do in a coastal emergency: Remember in a coastal emergency, if it's at Sea, Beach, Harbour, Coastal Path/Cliff or Tidal River. DIAL 999 AND ASK FOR THE COASTGUARD.

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